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What is Acai?
Acai only grows in the Amazon Rainforest. When Acai is
picked, it is a delicate fruit that must be processed within 24 hours
as it is highly perishable.
You CANNOT buy Acai as a whole fruit in North America. You can only get
Acai in powder or pulp form. The best way to make acai powder is to
freeze-dried the fruit. When done properly Acai can be turned into a
powder that has all the nutritional power of fresh Acai.
There are other methods of making powder such as spray drying, but do
not buy from companies who use this technique.
The products that are spray-dried are considered poor and in lower in
potency. Learn more about recommendations.
We learned very quickly that the vast majority of Acai powders on the
market is not legitimate and has very LOW quality in antioxidant
effects.
Therefore, we wanted do some more research. After months of seeking the
right material on this subject – we have learned a great deal about the
acai berry.
Things to Take Into Account Before Buying Açaí
With the price of açaí products being quite high, there are a few
things you may want to consider before buying.
So let us start from the beginning...
What is Acai Berries?
Acai, (pronounced ah-sigh-ee), is the high-energy berry of a special
Amazon palm tree. This little berry, about the size of a blueberry, is
one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Amazingly,
this berry is being called by many the miracle berry.
Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, Acai berry tastes like a
vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its royal purple
pigment is the magic that makes it nature's perfect energy fruit.
Acaí is packed full of:
antioxidants
amino acids
essential fatty acids
vitamins and minerals
The Açai Berry has the highest antioxidant score of any fruit or
vegetable tested to date.
Unlike other fruits, the Açai Berry contains protein, fiber, Omega 6
and Omega 9 essential fatty acids. It is incredibly alkaline, assist
the body with detox and maintaining optimum health in balancing ph
levels. This is the most important aspects of living healthy.
If your ph levels are not right, this is when you body chemistry goes
haywire.
Acai has twice the antioxidants of blueberries, 30xthat of red wine!
Acai is 100x more potent than Goji, Noni or Mangosteen. There is no
such thing as using the pit of the acai berry or the seed of the acai
berry in any puree or powdered acai product. I have written this
because I just surfed around the web recently and saw some sites and
companies stating that they use the pit or seed!
Our recommendation - steer clear of any product that is made with the
Acai seed!
What makes Acai so special?
While Acai may be small in size, it packs a nutritional punch unlike
any other food in the world. Here are a few highlights to wet your
appetite:
Dr. Perricone, in his bestseller - "The Perricone Promise" picks Acai
fruit as the #1 Super Food in the world.
In 2005, Oprah name Acai the #1 Super Food, saying "This little berry
is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world." See our
recommendations.
"Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, açaí is thought to be one of the
most nutritional fruits of the Amazon basin." New York Times, 8/4/2004
Acai has 10 times the antioxidant power of red grapes and twice that of
blueberries.
The Health Benefits that have made Acai Berry Famous
Boosts energy levels
Improves digestive function
Improves mental clarity/focus
Promotes sound sleep
Provides all vital vitamins
Contains several important minerals
Is an extremely powerful free radical fighter
Fights cancerous cells
Slows down the aging process
Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin
Alleviates diabetes
Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels
AND THESE ARE JUST A FEW!! See more on Health Benefits of Acai-Berry.
While other sites make claims about Acai curing every disease known to
man, we would never make those claims. What is clear is that Acai has
tremendous health properties and may be one of the best possible foods
you can eat to stay healthy.
How Does Acai Taste?
Terrific! Acai has a berry flavor with a subtle chocolate.
Can I buy fresh Acai at my local market?
No - unless you live in the middle of Amazon Rainforest! Fresh Acai can
only be obtain in the Amazon. Acai is very perishable and spoils within
about 24 hours of being picked from the Acai Palm tree.
So, how can I get Acai fruit?
- Acai pulp from the Amazon can be frozen and shipped to the US.
- Acai pulp can also be dehydrated into a powder and freeze dried. This
powder can then be put into capsules to make pure Acai supplements that
maintain all the nutritional properties of fresh Acai - just in a
concentrated form.
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